Unit Assistant

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Psychiatric Nursing Unit
• Schedule: Part Time. Day shift. 8a-8p, holiday rotation, and weekend rotation.
• Hospital: Ascension Borgess Hospital
• Location: Kalamazoo, MI

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.

• Greet patients and visitors, answer general inquiries, and schedule patients for appointments.
• Answer, screen, and route telephone calls. Perform general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution. Create various reports and documents.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care.
• Perform unit safety checks. Assist with meeting patient needs and escalate as appropriate.
• May enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules.
• May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly.